CAPABLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

capable

adjective

ˈkā-pə-bəl

Definition of capable

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance a capable and efficient editor

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Recent Examples of capable Today, the technologies available for detecting biological threats are substantially more capable. — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026 Raiola is more than capable of leading a winner, but Moore is a unique talent. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 His work finds a means of using technology, engineering, and performance to ask what a garment might be capable of beyond simply clothing the body. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 The government says some alleged co-conspirators remain at large in Venezuela and are capable of violence and witness intimidation, raising the possibility that Flores could direct others to act on her behalf if released. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capable

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With efficacy and affordability top of mind, Skin Union’s product boast ph-balancing, and filler-free formulas suitable for all skin types, and all under $30.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
In the other case, officials couldn’t find a suitable vein for an IV line, so the drugs weren’t administered.

— Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of suitable

Adjective

He was sentenced to time served since he was held involuntarily for mental health treatment until he was deemed competent to face criminal charges, the sheriff’s office said.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Participants see that competent people, powerful AI tools and individually strong solutions can still create weak outcomes when everyone is optimizing a different part of the system.

— Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of competent

Adjective

Users will be able to request information on security officers, informants or recruitment targets based on their name, date or place of birth, mother's name, code name and document type or number.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
Buyers should also be able to see whether labor is covered, whether residential and commercial terms differ, when coverage begins and what exclusions apply.

— Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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